Throwing Workshops
Introduction to Throwing
Our 3 hour introduction to throwing is the perfect for those who have never tried pottery before. In these workshops, we will walk you through the key steps of making a pot on the wheel before hopping on your own wheel and giving it a try yourself. Focusing on simple forms such as cups, bowls and jugs, our tutors will be on hand to give help and advice along the way to ensure you create your vision. In this class you will make up to 4 pots each and we bisque fire your best two within 6 weeks. If you wish to glaze your pieces once bisque fired, we run pottery painting classes for returning customers every Tuesday evening and Sunday morning. (11+ years, Maximum of 8 people per class)
Miniature Throwing
Join us for our miniature throwing workshops, where we explore creating tiny vases, pots, bowls and cups, on small tabletop pottery wheels. We will teach you all the key stages of throwing a pot including how to use tools to shape and decorate your pieces. You also get the opportunity to glaze your pieces on the day, or return a following week for free. This will make your pieces water tight perfect for tiny flowers. Your pieces will be bisque and glaze fired for you within 4-6 weeks.
Pottery Progression
Our pottery progression classes are ideal for those who have done throwing previously. In this class we focus on a more personal approach to throwing and creating in smaller 2 person classes. This allows for plenty of one-to-one teaching. Throughout the class we will cover how to pull a tall cylindrical form to help us create more advanced forms such as tall vases and larger serving bowls as well as finalising your pieces to a professional standard. To join this class you must have throwing experience or attended a class in the past 2 years. If it’s been a while and you need a refresher we ask that you join our introduction to throwing class.
Hand Building Workshops
Join us at Design Junction for, hands on, creative hand building workshops. In our range of different hand building workshops you will learn about the traditional techniques and decorating methods used in building ceramics by hand. Whether you’re a beginner, or have some ceramic experience, these laid back hand building classes are a great way to spend your afternoons.
Pottery Painting – Pre Made Pieces
We supply a range of blank pre made ceramics ready for a pop of colour! Choose from a range of bowls, plates, mugs, jugs and even pet bowls. You can book your space for £5 which also covers the firing cost of your item. Our pieces are priced individually ranging from £12.50- £24 which can be paid on the day. We use food safe glazes to ensure your pieces are functional as well as beautiful.
Returning Customer?
Are your blank pots looking for that finishing touch? Do they need a pop of colour to help them come to life? If the answer is yes then we’ve got you covered. All returning customers can join us for our glazing classes every Tuesday evening and Sunday morning. We offer a wide range of coloured underglazes for the more illustrative customers as well as a variety of different reactive glazes. Reactive glazes are the perfect alternative if you’re not feeling too arty on the day, the small crystals pop and explode whilst fired, allowing the kiln to do all the hard work. Join us for our pottery painting events where you can make your piece come to life! This class is for those who have joined us previously for one of our pottery workshops and wish to glaze them in our range of reactive glazes and underglazes.
Self Directed
Our ‘Give it a throw’ classes are perfect for those who love to learn hands on, in their own time. You can focus on building on your throwing technique or just have a mindful time in the studio, these 3 hours are all about going at your own pace, trying out new things and having some time to relax and get potty!!